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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 208.11 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 208.11 and 74.66 is: 111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 208.11 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/208.11 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 208.11 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 15,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537.49/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.70

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